This week I was informed that my oldest has lost his job again, and that his wife is pregnant. Either one of these events by itself is a game-changer; talk about a double whammy. So unless they move away for a job, I am going to need to incorporate baby preps. Wife and I went to the store yesterday and took their grocery list us. I spent in one day what I normally spend all month for groceries, laundry supplies and various other sundries. I am trying not to hit my emergency supplies unless I have to and my intention is to continue to increase them as long as I can. I’ve also informed the oldest that I expect him to get off his butt and start pounding the pavement right away. This has happened to him a couple of times before and he has, in my judgment, lollygagged in finding another job, comfortable in that I would be helping him out with rent, car payment, etc. And I was happy to do it for the first couple of times, but with baby on the way, the game has changed. I informed him that it may come to them moving into our front room for a while if necessary, and he may have to work at a MickeyD’s. I am hoping that motivates him.

With all that going on, I did get the opportunity to do some prepping:

Added a few more canned items to the emergency pantry.

I’m a little behind, but I got one of the garden spots going.

Rotated my bleach supply.

Found a good deal online for some buckshot and ordered several boxes. I feel much better now. Our local stores still seem to always be out of stock.